Chinese Cloisonné Enamel 'Hu' Vase
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date17th century
Object NameVase
Mediummetal and enamel
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions52 x 40cm
Rim: 20cm (7 7/8in.)
Base: 25.5cm (10 1/16in.)
Rim: 20cm (7 7/8in.)
Base: 25.5cm (10 1/16in.)
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024921
About MeThis type of very large enamel vase became popular in Britain in Victorian times with individuals who considered it to be exotic and therefore 'tasteful' and 'artistic'. The demand grew for such large export items.
More About Me
Pear-shaped "Hu" vases were designed to hold wine, usually have handles and may originally have had lids. Larger examples of oriental ware were very popular in Britain during Victorian times.
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